SCRIPT LANGUAGE DAY PLAY 7.10.
25 3PM
Title: How I Met Your Culture
(Prelude: Stage set at Airport:
F1 = French guy
S1 = Spanish guy
H1 = Hindi guy (MUMBAI)
G1 = Gujarati guy
MINUTE DISTRIBUTION:
AIRPORT OPENING SCENE: 3 minutes
F1 FLASHBACK: 3 minutes
G1 FLASHBACK: 2-3 minutes
S1 FLASHBACK: 4 minutes (1 being song)
H1 FLASHBACK: 4 minutes (1 being song)
CLOSURE SCENE: 3 minutes )
INTRODUCTION:
ANOUSHKA: Good afternoon everyone! Bonjour à tous (French), ¡Buenos días a todos!
(Spanish), Vanakkam(tamil), Namaskar sarvanna! (Marathi), Namaste sabko! (Hindi) and of
course, a very warm welcome.
Today, we come together to celebrate Language Day – a day where words are more than
sounds, they are bridges. Bridges between people, cultures, and generations. After all,
language is not just how we speak — it’s how we connect, share stories, and build
communities. It is through language that we preserve our heritage, express our identities,
and open doors to understanding new perspectives. In celebrating languages, we celebrate
diversity, unity, and the power of human expression.
SHLOKA: Think about it - every ‘Hello’, every ‘Hola’, every ‘Salut’, every ‘Namaste’, every
‘Kem Cho’ carries centuries of history, identity, and belonging. English opens doors to the
world, Hindi binds us through shared traditions, Marathi reflects the spirit of our land,
Gujarati captures the warmth and resilience of its people and Spanish and French bring the
charm and sophistication of Latin America, Canada, Africa, Western and Southern Europe,
as well as certain parts of Africa. Together, they remind us that languages are not barriers,
but bridges — bridges that allow us to step into someone else’s world, while proudly sharing
our own.
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Divina:Before we step into our theatrical performance, we have a very special surprise for all
of you- joining us on stage is none other than our incredibly talented musical band!
DIVINA: That was a fantastic performance by the band. And now, it’s time to bring all our
voices together in action. On this Language Day, we proudly present our play “How I Met
Your Culture” - a journey that shows how languages shape the way we think, feel, and
connect. Through English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Spanish, and French, you’ll see how
words transform into stories, stories into emotions, and emotions into bonds that unite us.
This play is not just about dialogue, it’s about discovering the beauty of difference and the
power of togetherness. So get ready to laugh, reflect, and celebrate as we invite you into the
colorful, vibrant world of How I Met Your Culture!
Scene 1: Present — Airport, Delayed
Flight (3 MINUTES)
(Dim lights. Soft sound of airport announcements: “Flight 372 to London is delayed by three
hours.” Rolling suitcase noises, murmurs of a crowd. Stage shows four chairs and a flight
info board. A food counter is dimly lit to the side, not yet in use.)
*Our characters are at the airport. The flight is delayed and the lights are cut off. An unlucky
happenstance, our characters are now stranded, alone! They now sit idle, helplessly waiting
for their flight *
(ONSTAGE) Lights brighten slightly as the first character is sitting in the boarding area (F1).
He carries his bag, squints at the flight info board, and is muttering to himself in French,
sighing loudly.
H1 tries the network, and nothing works. Shows that he is hungry.
S1: ¿Qué será, será? (What will be will be, yes)? What will be, will be?
H1: * Frustrated at S1’s satirical response *
S1 is sitting cheerfully, carrying a backpack. Notices delay notice and groans exaggeratedly.
S1: Ay dios mío! (Oh my god) Three hours delay? ¿Por qué siempre (why always) my
flights?
H1: Welcome to India. Delays are the only thing that’s on time.
G1 enters, dragging a huge bag stuffed with food (thepla) boxes. He looks around
dramatically, then plops into a chair.
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G1: He bhagavana! Three hours late? At least I brought theplas… otherwise I’d starve!
Everyone looks at him. Small pause, then S1 chuckles.
S1: Thep… what?
F1: “Le… thip-lah? Qu’est-ce que c’est?” c’est quelque chose à manger? (with
gestures)
G1: Thepla. You’ll get there. By the end of this delay, you’ll be speaking saras Gujarati
(laughs)
They all laugh lightly. Small talk begins.
H1: Seriously though, no WiFi? How are we supposed to survive this?
S1: Easy. We talk. En España, en mi casa (In Spain, at my home), that's all we do. Most
people forget this is still possible, no?
Rest of them smile (somewhat tense).
S1: … Entonces (then), what brings you here, F1?
F1: Ah….c’est une longue histoire [its a really long story!! How about I tell you over a
casse-croûte?
S1: * invites others to join *
Scene 2a: Stress & Mental Health – F1
Flashback
(Stage lighting shifts — the food court counter glows. Background: faint clatter of
dishes, airport ambience. The group stands up together, stretching from sitting too
long.)
Everything alright, my friend? Don’t worry, I’m sure they have a croissant somewhere here.
F1: (Forces a small smile, then sighs heavily)
No, it’s not that. Being stuck here, unable to understand anything… it just reminds me of my
first year in France.
NARRATOR 1 (divina): A memory surfaces, carrying the weight of mistakes, lessons, and slow
discovery.
NARROTOR 2 (anoushka) : F1 is transported back to a city that once felt impossibly foreign, where
every word mattered.
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(Lights shift. The main stage dims, and a spotlight finds F1. The other three characters freeze in the
background. F1 speaks as if narrating a memory. He has poor pronunciation in French and speaks
slowly. F2 is fluent.)
* DAY I - The interview;
F1: ‘bonjour’ monsieur! Comment ça va?
[Good morning! How are you?]
F2: J’ai pas le temps! Dis-moi, vite! As-tu ta propre voiture?
[I don't have a lot of time, just tell me - do you have a car?]
F1: Ouais!
F2: Ouais? (MOCKING ACCENT) Magnifique! As-tu des amis?
[Do you have friends?]
F1: Pas exact-
[Not exactly]
F2: (sarcastic) Quelle surprise! Bon, pas grave. Tu as deux-cent euros pour la caution?
[(Sarcastic) What a surprise! Ok, do you have 200 euros for the deposit?]
F1: Oui!
[yes]
F2: Bon! Et n’oublie pas: C’est MON appartement. Pas de fêtes, et ne fume pas!
[Good, and remember: it’s my apartment. No parties, and don’t smoke!]
F1: Ouais….
(to the audience) This was simply the start of my conflicts there.
DAY 2 - ordering food
[F3 is very fast. F1 is hesitant and referring to a French guidebook]
F3: Bonjour, Chez Pierre, comment puis-je vous aider? Je vous écoute.
[hello, this is Chez Pierre, how can I help you? I’m listening.]
F1: hello - Bonjour… Je voudrais… un burger avec des frites…
[hello, I want a burger with fries]
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F3:(offended) Nous sommes un restaurant traditionnel, pas un fast-food! Pas de
burger.
[we are a traditional French restaurant, not a fast food place! We don’t serve burgers]
F1: (looking through the guidebook] Euh, avez-vous… des escargots… (looks closely at
the book) NON! Une baguette?
[Do you have… snails… No! A baguette?]
F3: (annoyed) Monsieur, nous avons un gratin aux légumes, la ratatouille, et la soupe
de jour]
[Sir, we have a vegetable gratin, a ratatouille, and the soup of the day.]
F1: Oui! Je… voudrais la ratata… ratatouille. Combien ça coûte?
[Yes! I… would like the ratatouille]
F3: Ça fait quatorze euros cinquante, s'il vous plaît.
[That costs 14.50 please]
F1: Quoi? Quatorze plats! Non, merci!
[what? Not 14 dishes!]
F3: (sighs) Les touristes… Non, monsieur. C’est le prix. C’est une assiette de
ratatouille. On ne vous forcera pas à en manger quatorze. Vous arrivez à suivre ou je
fais un dessin?
[tourists… no, that’s the price. It’s only one ratatouille. We will not force you to eat fourteen.
Do you understand now or should I make a drawing?]
F1: Euh… mauvaise connection. Au revoir!
*frantically cuts the call *
F2: Bienvenue à Paris, eh?
—
F1: But slowly, things started to change.
—
DAY 3 – The Apartment
(Lights shift again. F1 sits at a small table, a French grammar book open. He speaks more
fluently now. F2 enters.)
F2: Alors, t’as enfin compris comment ça marche ici?
[So, have you finally understood how things work here?]
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F1: (more confident) Oui. J’ai étudié, j’ai parlé avec des gens… et je commence à
comprendre. Pas seulement les mots… la façon dont les gens pensent, mangent,
vivent.
[Yes. I’ve studied, I’ve spoken with people… and I’m starting to understand. Not just the
words… but the way people think, eat, live.]
F2: Eh bien, pas mal! Tu progresses vite.
[Not bad! You’re improving quickly.]
F1: Merci. C’est encore difficile, mais maintenant, j’aime apprendre.
[Thank you. It’s still hard, but now, I enjoy learning.]
Avant quand je ne pouvais pas bien parler, je me sentais… invisible.
[Earlier, when I couldn’t speak well, I felt… invisible]
F2: Bon, dans ce cas, reste ici. Tu feras un vrai Parisien bientôt.
[Well, in that case, stay here. You’ll be a real Parisian soon.]
(Lights dim. F2 turns away. F1 remains in the spotlight. The others unfreeze in the
background as F1 closes the memory.)
F1: That was the moment that gave me confidence… I was no longer invisible. I
realised that language was the key to belonging there.
(Silence. Spotlight fades.)
Scene 2b: Ordering Food – G1 Flashback
(Lights shift — dimmer, cooler tone. The laughter from the food scene fades. The
group sits back down, munching. The Frenchman stares at the floor, then exhales
deeply. Others notice.)
(Lights dim into a bluish tinge. G1 looks nostalgic, adjusts his shawl, and begins.)
G1: Arre bhai, airport par to thepla bachav karya… pan pahla samay? Pahla samay to
khavanu order karvanu pan ek adventure hato!
(Flashback begins. Spotlight on a small “restaurant” counter. A waiter stands with a
pad. G1, younger, nervous, steps forward.)
Waiter: “Hello sir, what would you like to order?”
G1 (thinking hard, sweating slightly): “Uh… mane ek pizza aapjo… par thodu Gujarati
style hoy to saras.”
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Waiter (confused): “Pizza… Gujarati style? What does that even mean?”
G1 (grins proudly): “Thodu sambharu topping, thodu thecha sauce… ane base to khakhra
nu hoy to ekdam best!”
(Audience laughs. Waiter stares, horrified.)
Waiter: “Señor… this is an Italian restaurant, not a Gujarati dhaba.”
G1 (waves hand confidently): “To pan… Italian hoy ke Indian, pet to Gujarati j che ne!”
(Background: another Spanish customer snickers.)
Customer: “Boss, khakhra par cheese melt karine pizza bolse to chale?”
G1 (enthusiastic): “Ha! Idea mast che, trademark kari daisu! Bau paisa madse”
G1 (ignoring them, tries again, more nervous): “Chhodo… simple idli laavo… pan side
ma chhundo aapjo!”
Waiter (facepalms): “Sir, no idlis here. This is a Croation restaurant!”
Customer: “Arre bhai, Italy ma idli? Next time bolse pasta with farsan!”
G1 (grinning, defensive): “Kem nai? Fusion food no zamano che!”
Customer (laughs, shaking head): “Bas, ena pachi to olo tiramisu pan rasgulla banavi
nakhse!”
G1 (sheepishly, to audience): “Bas… ena pachhi toh hu je pan order karu, waiter mane aa
j jawab aape: ‘This is a Croatian restaurant!’”
(Flashback ends. Lights fade back to the airport. G1 shrugs, laughing at himself.)
(As G1 finishes the flashback and the audience laughs, suddenly a tabla beat drops.)
G1 (turns, pretending shocked): “Arre arre… aa shu? Croatia ma pan tabla service male
che?”
Note: Create an interlude between the scenes
NARRATOR 3 (shloka): From missteps and chaos emerges a quiet pride, a lesson in creativity
and resilience.
NARRATOR 4 (freeyah): Even small challenges become stories worth retelling, and laughter is part
of memory.
Scene 2c: Work-Life Balance – S1
Flashback
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(Stage brightens into a sunny, golden wash. Others look up, startled but amused. S1 steps
forward, pacing, charismatic as [Link] Spaniard stands, stretching his arms, then
suddenly — with a clap — Lights flicker white — an open-plan office. Desks, laptops,
papers. Several actors type quickly. The Spaniard sits mid-stage, working, but not rushed. A
“Boss” enters with a folder. Maybe a projection of tiled walls, or a small table with coffee
cups appears.)
Boss: (checks watch, smiling) Vale. Es la una y media… vamos a la pausa.
(Alright. It’s 1:30… let’s take a break.)
(The entire office exhales in relief. Chairs scrape back, papers are left as they are. No panic,
no guilt. Everyone moves naturally. Actors carry in coffee cups, a tray of sandwiches. The
Spaniard walks with them to a small side table — the “cafetería.” Warm amber light washes
over the scene. The sound of light guitar begins under their voices.)
Colleague 1: Por fin. Necesitaba café, ¿no?
(Finally. I needed coffee.)
S1: Siempre digo que las mejores ideas llegan después del café, no antes.
(I always say the best ideas come after coffee, not before.)
Laughter. They sit together, relaxed, sipping coffee, nibbling food. The Boss also sits, casual,
joining the chat — not a dictator, but part of the culture.
NARRATOR 5 (vaniya): Time stretches differently here — moments of work are punctuated by joy
and connection.
NARRATOR 6 (aditya): S1 (Maria) steps into a world where balance is an art, not a compromise. It is
merely a way of life, one worth sharing.
Boss: Entonces, ¿cómo va tu pintura? Todavía trabajas los domingos, ¿no?
(So, how’s your painting? You still work on Sundays, right?)
S1 (animated, gesturing): Sí, claro. Y el mes pasado fui a Marruecos — viajé por tres
días, solo para ver un mercado. Aprendí más allí que en cien correos electrónicos.
Of course. And last month I went to Morocco — I travelled for three days just to see a
market. I learned more there than in a hundred emails.)
Colleague 2: Siempre viajando… ¿y el fútbol?
(Always travelling… and football?)
S1:El fútbol nunca falta. El viernes jugamos con el equipo de la oficina — perdimos,
pero nos reímos más que en toda la semana.
(Football never fails. On Friday we played with the office team — we lost, but we laughed
more than the whole week.)
Transition:
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S1: A veces recuerdo la cultura y la extraño mucho -especialmente la danza flamenco
S1 (stretching arms dramatically): Its come to a stage where every time I try to walk
normally… somehow my feet decide to do THIS— (does bad flamenco with music)
Viddhi: No, no youre doing it all wrong it’s actually like…
Dance begins
DANCE.
S1: In my country, breaks are not laziness. They are… life. A pause to breathe, to
share, to remember who we are outside the office. Trabajo… sí. Pero también vivimos.
(Work… yes. But we also live.)
F1: Perhaps… life does not always need to be rushed. This is an important part of
your culture that … we should all remember.
H1: “In Mumbai, if you tried that, the boss would double the work.
S1: What!? Double!? Isn’t that… a little loco?
Everyone laughs. UN POCO LOCO SONG
Scene 2d: Family – H1 Flashback
(Lights shift to a softer yellow-orange — like a Mumbai sunset. Background: faint sounds of
honking, trains, vendors yelling “chai-chai!” H1 stands.)
Scene 2d: Family – H1 (Mumbaikar) Flashback
(The laughter from the previous scene subsides. A crackle is heard from the airport
speakers.)
ANNOUNCER (V.O.): Attention passengers. We are still experiencing delays. Please call
your families to inform them of the new estimated departure time.
(H1 pulls out his phone instinctively, then puts it back, remembering the lack of
network. He chuckles to himself.)
H1: See? Even the airport knows. First rule of Indian life: whatever happens, good or bad,
the first call is always home.
S1: Always?
H1: Always. In Mumbai, you are never truly alone. The city is crowded, yes, but your
family… family is everything. It’s your anchor.
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(The lights shift to a soft, warm yellow-orange, like a Mumbai sunset. In the background, the
faint sounds of the city begin: distant train horns, traffic, vendors yelling “chai-chai!”. H1
stands as the others watch him.)
H1: मेरे घर में कभी शांति नहीं थी | (My home was never quiet). उसमें हमेशा शोर था, भीड़ थी | (It was
loud, it was crowded, there was constant chaos).पर वह हमारा कोलाहल था - हम उसमें पले-बढे थे!
(But it was our chaos.)
(Flashback begins. A projection or a tableau of actors appears, showing a crowded
living room in a Mumbai house. Kids are running, elders are chatting, and there's a
general sense of happy commotion.)
(दादा जी आँगन में बैठे तबला बजा रहे हैं। बच्चे ताल पर ताली बजा रहे हैं।)
Jai Aditya दादा जी (हँसते हुए): अहा हा हा… ये दे खो! ताल पकड़ो ताल… ये है असली संगीत, परिवार का
संगीत!
बच्चे (उत्साहित होकर): "दादा जी और बजाइए… और तेज़!
H1 (V.O.): "हम संयक् ु त परिवार में रहते थे। दादा-दादी, चाचा-चाची, बआ
ु -फूफा, भाई-बहन—सब एक छत के
नीचे। अपनी बात अपने पास रख ही नहीं सकते, रहस्य की तो बात ही छोड़ो। हर छोटी-सी चीज़ परिवार की
बात-चीत का मख् ु य विषय बन जाती थी। किसी को अकेलापन महसस ू नहीं होता था और हमारी संस्कृति की
भी सरु क्षा होती थी। यही है संयक्
ु त परिवार की असली विशेषता।
H1 (V.O.): हम संयक्ु त परिवार में रहते थे. दादा-दादी चाचा-चाची बआ ु -फूफा भाई बहन - सब एक छत के
नीचे रहते थे. अपनी बात अपने पास रख ही नहीं सकते - रहस्य की तो बात ही छोडो हर छोटी चीज़ उस दिन
परिवार की बात चीत के लिए मख् ु य विषय बन जाती है . किसी को कभी अकेलापन महसस ू नहीं होता है और
हमारी संस्कृति की भी सरु क्षा होती है । ये परिवार भारत की विशेषता है ।संयक्
ु त परिवार में सब के साथ रहने का
आनंद मिलता है और सारे निर्णय सब मिलकर लेते हैं|
H2: कोई न कोई हमेशा पछ
ू ता रहता - “ कुछ खाया क्या? उदास लग रहे हो ! क्या हुआ?” संयक्
ु त परिवार में
जो सहयोग और दे खभाल मिलती है वो अतल ु नीय है . सं
य क्
ु त परिवार में रहना एक अलग अन भ
ु व है पर उसका
मज़ा ही कुछ और है .|
(The scene shifts to a vibrant Diwali celebration. The family is lighting diyas, sharing
sweets, and laughing together.)
H1 (V.O.): और त्योहारों के समय मज़े की बात का क्या कहना !! - घर में हमेशा चहल पहल रहती है कोई
रसोई में पकोड़े तल रहा होता है कोई दिया जला रहा होता है बच्चे चप ु के से मिठाई चरु ा लेते हैं और बड़े उन्हें
डांटने के बाद वही मिठाई खद ु खा लेते हैं.सब लोग अपने भेद-भाव और अनबन को भल ू जाते हैं और एक साथ
मिलकर खशि ु यों के साथ त्यौहार मनाते है . त्यौहार सब को जोड़ने का काम करते हैं
H3: इस हिसाब से दे खा जाए तो संयक्
ु त परिवार में हर दिन ही दीवाली मनाई जाती है - हर दिन परिवार में
कोई न कोई ख़श
ु ी का कारण होता ही है - चाहे वह ख़श ु ी का कारण एक साथ एक जटु होना ही क्यों न हो. हमारे
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यहां हर रिश्ते की अपनी पहचान होती है जैसे चाचा मासी मां ताऊजी - सिर्फ ‘अंकल’ या “एंटी ” नहीं. हर
सम्बन्ध के लिए एक खास नाम है , एक स्थान है . परिवारों के सम्बधों के ताने बाने में हम भी एक अभिन्न अंग
हैं | .
(The flashback fades. The lights and sounds return to the airport lounge. H1 looks at
the others with a nostalgic smile.)
F1: That is… intense. In France, there is a strong sense of independence. We are
encouraged to build our own lives, separate from our parents.
S1: We value independence too, but the family meal is sacred. Every Sunday, for hours. My
grandmother, my parents, my cousins… we talk, we argue, we laugh. It is the heart of the
week.
G1: I understand her completely. In the towns of Gujarat, the joint family is still the way of
life. You live together, you work in the family business together. Your life is intertwined.
(A moment of comfortable silence as they all reflect. H1 smiles, looking from one
person to another.)
H1: So you see? We are not so different. We just have different words, different ways of
saying the same thing: “we care about you.”
(This shared understanding marks the closing of the main scene, as they have moved from
strangers to friends, ready to laugh and teach each other their languages.)
ANNOUNCEMENT (VO): Attention passengers. Boarding has commenced. (PHONE,
BUSINESS CLASS IDEAS)
Cuts to inside the aeroplane, with appropriate background, etc.
All 4 walking together in the airplane
G1 sits down
G1: Arre taru seat kya che bhai?
F1: maru to bijness ma che
….
S1: By the way, tari pase haji thepla che?
NARRATOR (anoushka): “Four lives, four worlds, each shaped by home, struggle, and culture. Yet
here, in this shared pause, differences dissolve into connection. And what better way to celebrate this
newfound friendship than through the universal language of dance? Ladies and gentlemen, we
welcome you to our grand finale!”
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VOTE OF THANKS
ADITYA: We hope you enjoyed the skit as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.
Events like these are possible only because of the constant support of our school leadership
and teachers.
On behalf of everyone, I would like to thank our heads, [Names], for inspiring us to embrace
cultural learning.
A heartfelt thanks to our teachers, especially [Teacher Names], who guided us patiently.
A big thank you to our support staff, the IT Team, housekeeping, and the arts and music
department who worked behind the scenes.
Vaniya: And of course, a production like this doesn’t happen overnight or with just a few
people. It takes the effort of many, working together behind the scenes. Let’s take a moment
to recognize them one by one:
● Our Scriptwriters, who carefully crafted this story: [Rihaan Sodhani, Vedansh Saha,
Aryan Sharma, Yatharth Khurana, Aanya thakur, Prathmesh Khurana, Apoorv Gupta,
Sharanya Badala, Kiara shah].
● The Backstage team, who added colour and authenticity: [Preetha Wadekar, Stuti
Valia, Ahana Dutt, Nishkarsh Kabra, Aditya Borele, Agastya Chamaria, Nethra Anand, Alaya
Mohindru, Freya Patel, Vir Gahrothra, Arnav Jagetiya , Aranya Choksi, Ananya Turakhia,
Zoon Dhawan, Aryana Barai, Nandini Agrawal, Ahana Gupta, and Alisha Patel].
● The Performance Team, who brought rhythm and energy to the stage: [Viddhi
Naheta, Vaniya Lalwani, Rishit Goyal, Aarush Marroo, Kabir Shah, Armaan Berry, Samaksh
Bohra, Miquel Devlaliwala, Raghveer Malhotra, Priyaana Jhaveri, Jaiaditya Gupta, Pratham
Jalan, Shonik Shah, Zahaan Kapadia, Raheel Shah, Vivaan Manek, Lavanya Rai, Lavanya
Gupta, Rajeshree Chaturvedi, Uma Shukla, Vriddhi Shah, Reeva Agarwal, Aishee Roy
Biswas, Aaria Varma, Rhea Bhatia, Tiana Dalal, Mira Shukla, Kyra Mahindru, and Arishthha
Chavan].
FREEYAH :
- The Technical Team, who ensured everything ran smoothly: [insert names].
● The Media Team, who captured these special moments for all of us: [insert names].
● Our Actors, who brought each character alive on stage: [insert names].
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● And finally, Our Anchors, who tied the entire show together and guided you through
this journey: [insert names].
Every department has been equally important - and together, the students of Grade 11 have
built the magic you are witnessing today. Through How I Met Your Culture, we’ve realized
that every language is more than just words on a page, they are a living connection to
traditions, music, stories, and values. By bringing them all together on this stage, we’ve
shared languages of course, but we’ve also celebrated the unity that they create.
So let’s say it loud: un grand merci, muchas gracias, dhanyavaad, and please give a huge
round of applause for the incredible Grade 11 students — the true heart of today’s
celebration!
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